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Health Encyclopedia: Depression
Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. But true clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for an extended time.
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Alternative Names
Blues; Discouragement; Gloom; Mood changes; Sadness; Melancholy
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Expert & Community Posts
Somatic Symptoms of Depression
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health ExpertI know I've read that depression affects people in many different ways, but how exactly does it... Read more »
Diabetes, Parental Sorrow and Depression
By Kim Benjet , Health Expert...and grief and moves to diagnosable and treatable depression. When should parents seek help... Read more »
Recovery from Depression: Part 2
By Deborah Gray , Health ExpertAs I said in my part one of my depression recovery series, an important step to take once you've... Read more »
Depression's Affect on Arthritis and Joint Pain
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert...influence your body. Now, back to the question: Does depression lead to worsening... Read more »
Six Signs You May Be Depressed
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert...seen the list of symptoms that indicate possible depression: Persistent sad, anxious, or... Read more »
Health Guide
Hitting the Books: Your Must-Have Depression Reading List
If you've been diagnosed with depression, one of the most important steps toward finding effective treatment is educating yourself about the illness. If you’re the caregiver of a depression... Read more »Depression and Teenagers: Some Basics
Teen years are difficult -- for both the teens and their families. Add depression to the situation, and it can be especially difficult to know where to turn, and what to do. Just as there are... Read more »The First 48 Hours: Top 10 Depression Myths Debunked
It’s all in your head. Only women get depressed. If you have depression, you’re stuck with it for life. Do any of these statements sound familiar? For all the misconceptions about clinical... Read more »Is it Depression or Something Else? Part 1
...their sleep, appetite, energy, concentration, and emotional control. We call this clinical or major depression. Individuals who are suffering from chronic illnesses or going through the experience... Read more »Is it Depression or Something Else? Part 2
In Part 1 of this piece, I very briefly described emotional states related to feelings of depression and depressed mood. I then, even more briefly, described some of the hallmark characteristics of... Read more »Images
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